Purdue Advances in NCAA Tournament with Win Over High Point

Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith lead the Boilermakers to a 75-63 victory in the first round as High Point's historic run ends.

Purdue defeated High Point 75-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, securing a spot in the second round.
Trey Kaufman-Renn led Purdue with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Braden Smith contributed 20 points and 6 assists.
High Point, making its first NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Alan Huss, entered the game on a 14-game winning streak but fell short despite narrowing the gap to 59-56 in the second half.
Purdue, under longtime coach Matt Painter, continues its pursuit of its first national title, marking its 16th NCAA appearance and 10th consecutive year in the tournament.
The Boilermakers will face the winner of Clemson vs. McNeese State in the second round of the Midwest Region on Saturday.